Child Psychiatrist | North Seattle
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About the job
Child Psychiatrist | $80,000 in Bonuses
Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is growing our Child Psychiatry team in Everett, WA. Optum is a clinician led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and drive change. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Our Psychiatry team is seasoned and diverse to include physicians and advanced nurse practitioners trained in Adult and Child Adolescent Psychiatry. We offer multiple practice modalities for our patients to access care where it be through collaborative care, psychotherapy, groups or medication management support.
Your practice
- Flexible Schedules: Create your ideal work life balance with options to practice 2 days remote.
- Innovative care: Collaborative Care model embedded in primary care, individual therapy, groups include Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety, Bipolar, CBTi, Geropsychology, as well as trauma-informed therapies like Cognitive Processing Therapy and EDMR.
- Balance: 100% outpatient, no weekends
- Support: Administrative support with a dedicated practice manager, case managers and regular consultative time to connect with colleagues. New providers are assigned a dedicated mentor and robust onboarding program.
Your Support
- $40,000 starting bonus +$40,000 retention bonus with no repayment
- Strong Base Salary + Quality & Production Incentives
- Continuing Medical Education Support
- $15,000 in Relocation Support
- Fully Paid licenses & Board Fees
- Comprehensive malpractice
- Physician Wellness
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
- BE/BC in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Unrestricted WA State Medical License required prior to start date
- Current WA DEA certificate required prior to start date
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $300,000-$393,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
From UnitedHealth Group's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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